In December, the Racing Officials Recognition Program (ROAP) announced the winners of the 2021 Pete Pedersen Awards, which are awarded to managers who have demonstrated professional excellence, integrity, and integrity. and benevolent consideration in the performance of their duties. Contributions of time and expertise to the equestrian industry at the local and national level are also important factors in the selection of Pedersen prize winners. The award is named in honor of Pete Pedersen, the nationally recognized California manager and accomplished journalist who has set the standard of excellence that all managers should aspire to.
The late Daryl Parker is one of two winners in 2021. Daryl is the first African-American to serve as a manager in US racing history. Beginning in 1986, he took on management roles at all three Ohio dog races as well as in Michigan. He was recognized by ROAP in 1993. Before becoming a manager, he spent decades in the racetrack as an exercise equestrian, horseman and racing dealer before becoming a racing dealer. became the second black racing official in the country, having held various positions in racing offices at the now-defunct Fairmount Park and Cahokia Downs in Southern Illinois. His son is the famous equestrian Deshawn Parker.
DeShawn was unable to attend the Global Symposium on Racing in Tucson in December to accept the award on his behalf.
of his father, so arrangements were made for a presentation in 2022 at one of the racetracks in Ohio, where Daryl Parker was the manager. DeShawn Parker will accept the 2021 Pedersen Prize on behalf of his father, Daryl, on June 25, 2022, at Thistledown (JACK Thistledown
Racino) during the Ohio Derby festival. Family members and friends will be present for the introduction ceremony.
Pete Pedersen, the recipient of the award, worked as a manager in California for 50 years before retiring at the age of 85 in 2005. The Seattle native became the second manager to receive the Eclipse Award that year. 2002. He is also the recipient of the Laffit Pincay Jr. Award. 2008 for serving the racing industry with integrity, dedication, determination and excellence. Pedersen has worked at most racetracks on the West Coast, and his reputation for objectivity and kindness is well known.
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